[115], In 1986, with Ken Bates now owner of the club, Chelsea's crest was changed again as part of another attempt to modernise and because the old rampant lion badge could not be trademarked. They were on course for a treble of League, FA Cup and League Cup going into the final stages of the 196465 season, winning the League Cup but faltering late on in the other two. [47] Mourinho was sacked after four months of the following season after a poor start. He decided to do something about it and the result is the Routes App - a digital record of a scholar's journey. Has worked at Chelsea since 2005. [100], The previous owner Mr Abramovich and the clubs then executive board determined that a larger stadium is necessary in order for Chelsea to stay competitive with rival clubs who have significantly larger stadia, such as Arsenal and Manchester United. Pen pics of Chelsea's coaching, sports science, medicine and analytics staff. Keeps a low profile but has become an important figure at the club. [194] Chelsea were additionally funded by Abramovich via interest free soft loans channelled through his holding company Fordstam Limited. [90], Stamford Bridge hosted the FA Cup Final from 1920 to 1922,[91] has held ten FA Cup Semi-finals (most recently in 1978), ten FA Charity Shield matches (the last in 1970), and three England international matches, the last in 1932; it was also the venue for an unofficial Victory International in 1946. PROFESSOR David Sumpter says Ajax are like a 'University of football' and are building an understanding of the game from the foundations up. 13 - 14.50 per hour Part time. Has also worked for Aston Villa. Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich announced Wednesday he plans to sell Chelsea Football Club, as it is "in the best interest of the Club, the fans, the employees, as well as the Club's sponsors . [38][49] This was followed by a loss in 2013 and then their highest ever profit of 18.4million for the year to June 2014. Assistant General Manager/Vice President, Basketball Operations: Morgan Cato. 445 Mayer Drive Chelsea, MI 48118 (734) 433-2202 South Meadows Elementary 335 Pierce St. Chelsea, MI 48118 (734) 433-2205 North Creek Elementary School 699 McKinley Street Chelsea, MI 48118 (734) 433-2203 Chelsea Early Childhood Center 500 Washington Street Chelsea, MI 48118 734-433-2208 ext 6083 About UsShow sub menu for About Us [112], Chelsea have had four main crests, which all underwent minor variations. Brighton CEO Paul Barber aimed a cheeky dig at Chelsea following their repeated transfer raids on the club in the past six months or so. [76], On 7 May 2022, Chelsea confirmed that terms have been agreed for a new ownership group, led by Todd Boehly, Clearlake Capital, Mark Walter and Hansjrg Wyss, to acquire the club. Fulham Road. Telephone Number 020 7619 5000. Thomas Tuchel has brought just two coaches with him to Chelsea, which is a rather small number given some of our recent head regime changes Antonio Conte, Maurizio Sarri, and Frank Lampard all. Men | Team | Official Site | Chelsea Football Club Here, he works directly with specific Academy players to monitor their technical development as they approach a turning point in their careers. SW6 1HS. At Docherty's behest, in the 1966 FA Cup semi-final they wore blue and black stripes, based on Inter Milan's kit. The following year, Chelsea took their first European honour, a UEFA Cup Winners' Cup triumph, with another replayed win, this time over Real Madrid in Athens. Chelsea FC - Staff | Transfermarkt That doesn't just come with money, we've seen at Manchester United and Arsenal where they've put billions into the team and not had the success that Chelsea have had. For more fascinating articles like this, check out our Chelsea FC Players website! 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Chelsea F.C. - Wikipedia Docherty built a new team around the group of talented young players emerging from the club's youth set-up, and Chelsea challenged for honours throughout the 1960s, enduring several near-misses. List of Chelsea Academy Coaching Staff 2023 Claude Makll - Technical Mentor Neil Bath - Head of Youth Development Mark Robinson - Development Squad Head Coach Jon Harley - Development Squad Assistant Jack Mesure - Development Squad Assistant Ed Brand - Under-18s Head Coach Andy Ross - Under-18s Assistant Jimmy Smith - Under-18s Assistant . He was hired as the Under-18s head coach in the 2019 summer. The stadium has also been used for a variety of other sports. 1 under UEFA's five-year coefficient system in the 21st century. It included guest appearances by then-Chelsea players Andrew Wilson, George Mills, and Sam Millington. They are also the only London club to have won the Champions League and the Club World Cup. [228] Owing to the notoriety of the Chelsea Headhunters, a football firm associated with the club, Chelsea have also featured in films about football hooliganism, including 2004's The Football Factory. Shot-shy Real Madrid suffer 1st home defeat in 11 months - Liverpool FC James Jimmy Dean Smith is an English former professional and semi-professional player who last competed as a winger/midfielder for Grays Athletic. jane.doe@chelseafc.com), which is being used by 100.0% of Chelsea Football Club work email addresses. First chance in management was Ostersunds in northern Sweden, where he performed miracles. [41] Chelsea are the only London club to win the UEFA Champions League. 31 minutes ago As Graham Potter prepares to take charge of his first game as Chelsea head coach, the backroom staff who will be assisting him at Stamford Bridge have been confirmed. He was a productive holding midfielder for the blues for five years, making 217, Before taking over as our 23rd youth team manager in July 2019, this. Holds a first-class degree in sports science and coaching. Director of Finance Last updated: 28th January, 2023. Was player-coach while also working full time as a supermarket manager. Arrived from AS Monaco, where he was also Technical Director, in October 2022. This is a list of notable players for Chelsea Football Club, whether or not they have a Wikipedia article. Thomas Tuchel's trusted staff include specialist coaches and decision Joined in 2018 as first-team doctor. A Chelsea els nagy sikert 1955-ben rte el, amikor megnyerte a bajnoksgot. Keep up to date with the latest transfer targets and deals; match updates, fixtures and news for Liverpool FC. Emma Hayes - Having managed Chelsea Women since 2012, Emma Hayes was appointed as a trustee of the Chelsea Foundation in 2017. Todd Boehly [232] It culminated in comedian Norman Long's release of a comic song in 1933, ironically titled "On the Day That Chelsea Went and Won the Cup", the lyrics of which describe a series of bizarre and improbable occurrences on the hypothetical day when Chelsea finally won a trophy. [2]Chelsea tampades i brjan av 2000-talet med Liverpool, Manchester United och Arsenal om herravldet i den engelska . [72][73] In the following weeks, reports emerged of Abramovich's involvement in brokering a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia and securing safe evacuation corridors in besieged Ukrainian cities. In 1996, the north stand was renamed the Matthew Harding stand, after the club director and benefactor who was killed in a helicopter crash earlier that year.[87]. Played a major role in finding and developing talent for the Seagulls. Club Enquiries: enquiries@chelseafc.com Todd Boehly, addressing the press after the takeover. Facilities Manager Banks, who holds his United States Soccer Federation A-Senior, comes to Yale from the Michigan Stars Football Club, where he served as head coach and sporting director. and in January 2017 these plans were approved by Hammersmith and Fulham council. [224] Starting in 2022-23 season, Amber Group became the new sleeve sponsor, with the flagship digital asset platform WhaleFin appearing on the kit's sleeves of both men's and women's teams. Charlotte FC | Major League Soccer [205] Abramovich released an official statement on 2 March 2022 confirming that he is selling the club due to the ongoing situation in Ukraine. Bates bought a controlling stake in the club and floated Chelsea on the AIM stock exchange in March 1996[26] although by now the Stamford Bridge freehold had been sold to property developers, meaning the club faced losing their home. As Graham Potter prepares to take charge of his first game as Chelsea head coach, the backroom staff who will be assisting him at Stamford Bridge have been confirmed. [60] The club subsequently won the 2021 UEFA Super Cup for the second time by defeating Villarreal 65 in a penalty shootout, after it had ended 11 in Belfast after extra time,[61] and the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup (the first for the club) in Abu Dhabi after beating Brazilian Palmeiras 21. Meet Chelsea FC's Manager Thomas Tuchel, Assistant Managers and Other Staff [56], In Lampard's first season he guided Chelsea to 4th place in the Premier League and reached the FA Cup final, losing 21 to Arsenal. Chelsea FC - Detailed squad 22/23 | Transfermarkt Chelsea FC 2 1 6 2 2 Premier League League level: First Tier Table position: 10 In league since: 31 years 1.05 bn Total market value Squad size: 33 Average age: 25.1 Foreigners: 22 66.7 % National team players: 22 Stadium: Stamford Bridge 40.853 Seats Current transfer record: -543.66m + Overview Sarri then left the club to become manager of Juventus and was then replaced by former Chelsea player Frank Lampard. Honours include 19 League Titles, eight FA Cups, nine League Cups, six European . [29], In July 2003, Roman Abramovich purchased just over 50% of Chelsea Village plc's share capital, including Bates' 29.5% stake, for 30million and over the following weeks bought out most of the remaining 12,000 shareholders at 35 pence per share, completing a 140million takeover. [96] The running track was used for dirt track racing between 1928 and 1932,[97] greyhound racing from 1933 to 1968, and Midget car racing in 1948. Hung up his boots at the end of 2019/20 and moved onto Potters coaching staff. He worked with a few younger age groups before advancing to help Jody Morris with the Under-18s in 2016. When Ted Drake became Chelsea manager in 1952, he began to modernise the club. When Stamford Bridge was redeveloped in the Bates era many additional features were added to the complex including two Millennium & Copthorne hotels, apartments, bars, restaurants, the Chelsea Megastore, and an interactive visitor attraction called Chelsea World of Sport. Clubs say he will oversee the entire sporting team, comprising talent, scouting, recruitment and data", along with Stewart. England - Chelsea FC - Results and fixtures - Soccerway Jamie Gray [179] They were the first English club to be ranked No. Head of Youth Development Vialli was sacked in favour of Claudio Ranieri, who guided Chelsea to the 2002 FA Cup Final and Champions League qualification in 200203. Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich hands direct control of club to As there was already a team named Fulham in the borough, the name of the adjacent borough of Chelsea was chosen for the new club; names like Kensington FC, Stamford Bridge FC and London FC were also considered. "[Chelsea] have been a success machine for the last 1020 years. He helped lead the young Chelsea to the UEFA Youth League final for a second consecutive season. janedoe@chelseafc.com). Jason Palmer [89] The new training facilities in Cobham were completed in 2007. With Chelsea since 2010. FOOTBALL LEADERSHIP SPORTING DIRECTOR Paul Winstanley Nationality: English Previously spent eight years with Brighton, latterly as Head of Recruitment. There was the conclusion of our in-depth blog piece on the Chelsea FC Academy Staff List 2023. 'Working together, side-by-side, we are firmly committed to winning, both on and off the pitch. Bjorn Hamberg has worked with Potter since the start of his Ostersund tenure in January 2011 when he was just 26, having developed a reputation for himself in Sweden as player-coach of a team he helped to set up, BK Bjorner. Joined Potter at Ostersunds when he was 26, focusing on match analysis. Played for Birmingham, Stoke, West Brom and York City during a 13-year pro career. In this match you stick with. David Barnard Official News. Chelsea are one of five clubs to have won all three pre-1999 main European club competitions, and the only club to have won all three major European competitions twice. [51], Chelsea have been described as a global brand; a 2012 report by Brand Finance ranked Chelsea fifth among football brands and valued the club's brand value at US$398million an increase of 27% from the previous year, also valuing them at US$10million more than the sixth best brand, London rivals Arsenal and gave the brand a strength rating of AA (very strong). Joined Chelsea in November 2022. [41] In 2012, Roberto Di Matteo led Chelsea to their seventh FA Cup,[42] and their first UEFA Champions League title, beating Bayern Munich 43 on penalties, the first London club to win the trophy. Background is in recruitment and analysis, with Everton (as Senior Recruitment Co-ordinator), Manchester City (Head of Performance Analysis) and the Football Association (Performance Analyst). [29] Chelsea's form in the new Premier League was unconvincing, although they did reach the 1994 FA Cup Final. David Barnard, Call Centre / Ticket Sales: 0371 811 1905, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Head of Ticketing and Supporter Liaison Officer, Director of Operations and Disability Access Officer, Classic match: Chelsea fight back to beat Leeds, Shearer: I fear for Potter if Chelsea don't win today, Watch February's Castrol Save of the Month contenders, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard. Chelsea FC . List of Chelsea FC Academy Staff in 2023 Liverpool scout Portuguese centre-back duo - 5 other 'targets' named They also mounted a strong title challenge in 199899, finishing four points behind champions Manchester United, and made their first appearance in the UEFA Champions League. The late 1970s through to the '80s was a turbulent period for Chelsea. Mark Walter [50] In 2018 Chelsea announced a record after-tax profit of 62million. He is familiar with Potters expectations and style of play having worked with our new head coach for the past decade. The 47-year-old joined the Blues from Brighton & Hove Albion last week and has brought five of his Seagulls colleagues with him to south-west London. [26] In the mid-1990s Chelsea fan and businessman Matthew Harding became a director and loaned the club 26million to build the new North Stand and invest in new players. Chelsea FCs other confirmed board members include: Behdad Eghbali and Jos E. Feliciano, co-controlling owners of Chelsea FC, and co-founders and managing partners of Clearlake Capital Mark Walter, co-owner of Chelsea FC, co-founder and CEO of Guggenheim Partners, owner of Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Los Angeles Sparks Hansjrg Wyss, co-owner of Chelsea FC, founder of the Wyss Foundation Jonathan Goldstein, co-owner of Chelsea FC, co-founder and CEO of Cain International Barbara Charone, director and co-founder of MBC PR Lord Daniel Finkelstein OBE, columnist and former executive editor of The Times James Pade, partner and managing director of Clearlake Capital. The Stamford Bridge freehold, the pitch, the turnstiles and Chelsea's naming rights are now owned by Chelsea Pitch Owners, a non-profit organisation in which fans are the shareholders. He was a productive holding midfielder for the blues for five years, making 217 appearances and scoring twice. BirminghamLive brings you the latest Birmingham City news as club issue statement confirming Wast Hills Training Ground incident Some of these were a consortium led by ex-Liverpool chairman Sir Martin Broughton, a group of investors led by the Ricketts family (among them Joe and Pete Ricketts), Swiss and American businessmans Hansjrg Wyss and Todd Boehly, Aethel Partners headed by Portuguese Ricardo Santos Silva and British multi-millionaire businessman Nick Candy, supported by former Chelsea striker Gianluca Vialli. The Spaniard made over 200 appearances for Brighton over a seven-year playing career and has worked as senior player development coach at the Amex Stadium for the past three years. However, the way they were developed after that was completely different, as former Brighton Academy Manager John Morling tells TGG. Last month, FSG owner John Henry said LFC was not for sale, but . [102] The club have consistently affirmed their desire to keep Chelsea at their current home,[103][104] but have nonetheless been linked with a move to various nearby sites, including the Earls Court Exhibition Centre, Battersea Power Station and the Chelsea Barracks. [85] In 1939, another small seated stand was added, the North Stand, which remained until its demolition in 1975. They play their home games at Kingsmeadow, formerly the home ground of the EFL League Two club AFC Wimbledon. [5] The club competes in the Premier League, the top division of English football. [85] The north, west and southern parts of the ground were converted into all-seater stands and moved closer to the pitch, a process completed by 2001. The transaction has received all necessary approvals from The Governments of the United Kingdom and Portugal, The Premier League, and other authorities were mentioned by the club in their statement. Ross Mooring, Chelsea Fancast, external Chelsea's announcement on Wednesday of the creation of a Fan Advisory Board, external is a truly massive step for the club and supporters (neither can exist . He spends a lot of time at Chelseas Cobham training facility. Appointed in October 2022 after less than four months at Southampton, where he was Head of Senior Recruitment. London. [139] Chelsea's traditional fanbase comes from all over the Greater London area including working-class parts such as Hammersmith and Battersea, wealthier areas like Chelsea and Kensington, and from the home counties. ", Roman Abramovich, in an interview with the BBC following the takeover. Chelsea FC - Wikipedia After a 16-year professional career, he rejoined the team and spent the last six years instructing the younger age groups. The first Chelsea FC academy staff is Makelele. [32] In so doing, he reportedly recognised a personal profit of 17million on the club he had bought for 1 in 1982 (his stake had been diluted to just below 30% over the years). Chelsea FC Key Personnel & Club Information | Premier League [125] Other away kits include an all jade strip worn from 1986 to 1989, red and white diamonds from 1990 to 1992, graphite and tangerine from 1994 to 1996, and luminous yellow from 2007 to 2008. Neil Bath Started his coaching career at Chelsea in 2009 and worked with the Academy before being promoted at the start of 2020/21. Chelsea FC Key Personnel & Club Information | Premier League [204], On 26 February 2022, during the Russo-Ukrainian War, Abramovich handed over "stewardship and care" of Chelsea FC to the Chelsea Charitable Foundation. Chelsea's first shirt sponsor was Gulf Air, agreed during the 198384 season. Chelsea - BBC Sport The 9% interest on the loan cost the club around 7million a year and according to Bruce Buck, Chelsea were struggling to pay an instalment due in July 2003. [214] This deal was again extended in June 2013 in a deal worth 300million over another ten years. [171] Chelsea's streak of eleven consecutive away league wins, set between 5 April 2008 and 6 December 2008, is a record for the English top flight. [57] Lampard was dismissed in January 2021 and replaced with Thomas Tuchel. [160], Chelsea's biggest winning scoreline in a competitive match is 130, achieved against Jeunesse Hautcharage in the Cup Winners' Cup in 1971. Chelsea FC and Ms. Granovskaia have agreed that she will remain available to Boehly and the Club for the duration of the current transfer window, to the extent required to support the transition. [172] Chelsea are the only Premier League side to win their opening nine league games of the season, doing so in 200506. Joined Chelsea in December 2007 from Wolves. For the centenary season this was accompanied by the words '100 YEARS' and 'CENTENARY 20052006' on the top and bottom of the crest respectively.[118]. Introducing Graham Potter's Chelsea backroom staff Chelsea FC - Detailed squad 22/23 | Transfermarkt SW6 1HS [67], Amidst financial sanctions leveled at Russian oligarchs by Western governments in response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Abramovich stated on 26 February that he would hand over the stewardship of Chelsea to the trustees of the Chelsea Foundation. Post a comment for us below. [239] In 2010 Chelsea Ladies were one of the eight founder members of the FA Women's Super League. The CPO was created to ensure the stadium could never again be sold to developers. Stamford Bridge. Website: www.chelseafc.com Gary Neville on Abramovich's legacy. [62], On 18 April 2021, Chelsea announced they would be joining a new European Super League, a league competition comprising the biggest European clubs. Squad size: 32 ; Average age: 25.3 . With 103 caps (101 while at the club) for England, Lampard is Chelsea's most capped international player. Since joining the Chelsea schoolboys coaching staff part-time in 1993, Neil Bath has ascended to the head of the Academy structure. Appointed Contract expires Last club; Graham Potter: Manager: 47: Sep 8, 2022: 30.06.2027 Billy Reid: Assistant Manager: 59: President of BasketBall Operations & General Manager: James Jones. The Albion sold left-back Marc Cucurella to the Blues for an initial 55million last August and then head coach Graham Potter, along with much of his backroom staff, followed suit a month later.. Safety Officer Ticket Operations Manager [161] The club's biggest top-flight win was an 80 victory against Wigan Athletic in 2010, which was matched in 2012 against Aston Villa. Founded in 1905, they play their home games at Stamford Bridge. They reached the 1915 FA Cup Final, where they lost to Sheffield United at Old Trafford, and finished third in the First Division in 1920, the club's best league campaign to that point. Barbara Charone CHENNAI: Roman Abramovich, Jose Mourinho, Didier Drogba and Vinay Menon. It also featured three red roses, to represent England, and two footballs. [155], Chelsea's highest appearance-maker is ex-captain Ron Harris, who played in 795 competitive games for the club between 1961 and 1980. No doubt works closely with our new. Liverpool Football Club was founded in 1892 and is one of the world's most historic and famous football clubs. Simon Meehan Before leaving for Bristol Rovers in July 2020, where he aided old Palace colleague Ben Garner in the senior squad, he served as Chelseas Under-15s and Under-16s head coach. [202] While also being ranked 8th by Deloitte, with an annual commercial revenue of 493.1 million. [48], In November 2012, Chelsea announced a profit of 1.4million for the year ending 30 June 2012, the first time the club had made a profit under Abramovich's ownership. Chris Baker Constellation. Thomas Tuchel's coaching staff at Chelsea has been confirmed, with three new additions to the backroom team. The importance of away form explained by Luke Williams ahead of another Directors [3] Se nousi Englannin 1. divisioonaan kauden 1906-1907 ptteeksi. Chelsea FC - Wikipedia [178] In May 2007, Chelsea were the first team to win the FA Cup at the new Wembley Stadium, having also been the last to win it at the old Wembley. Premier League League level: First Tier Table position: 10 In league since . Chelsea FC Management Team 2023 - Blues Management 2023 In addition to the domestic league, Chelsea are participating in this season's editions of the FA Cup, EFL Cup and UEFA Champions League. [136][137] They have the sixth highest average attendance in the history of English football,[138] and regularly attract over 40,000 fans to Stamford Bridge; they were the seventh best-supported Premier League team in the 201314 season, with an average gate of 41,572. [198][199] In 2016, Forbes magazine ranked Chelsea the seventh most valuable football club in the world, at 1.15billion ($1.66billion). Who is Todd Boehly and who is in his billionaire Chelsea - ITV News Chelsea FC is a professional football club, that competes in the Premier League, the highest tier of English football. After a long-running legal battle, Bates reunited the stadium freehold with the club in 1992 by doing a deal with the banks of the property developers, who had been bankrupted by a market crash.